I pleaded hoarsely. His lips curled into a wicked grin. Thud. My heart was trying to pound right out of my chest. Killian stood, dragging me up by the belt. To be controlled by this man, who was so confident in his own skin and so self-assured about his own lust, it made me feel vulnerable. And safe. Warm and protected. Thud. Thud. He led me to the bed, then gestured for me to climb on.